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Bonnet Shades

Bonnet Shades

Regular price $162.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $162.00 USD
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Our bonnet light shades are handwoven from elephant grass by members of a women's organization for traditional arts in northern Ghana. Named for their fungi lookalikes, they emit a warm glow. Each shade is handwoven in a conical shape, and each is slightly different.

Please note, this item is sold as a light shade only; We offer this style fully wired here.
Please use LED bulbs only

DIMENSIONS*

Size Height Diameter Opening
SMALL
6-7”  (15-18cm)
10-12”  (26-30cm)
1.5" (3.5cm)
MEDIUM 12-16"  (30-36cm)
17-18"  (43-46cm)
1.5" (3.5cm)
LARGE
20-22”  (51cm)
24”  (63cm)
1.5" (3.5cm)

*Please expect slight variations in shape, weave and size as each shade is made by hand

MATERIAL

Elephant grass

CAN I CHOOSE MY SHAPE?

YES - Book a virtual or in-person studio visit to choose your favorite shape

WIRING COMPONENTS

This item is sold as a light shade only; Power cord, socket and bulb are not included.

We offer all of our light shades fully wired, but if you prefer to DIY we recommend contacting Color Cord for lighting components.

FULFILLMENT TIMELINES

  • ORDER 1 week - If the piece is in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'add to cart' and your order will ship on our next shipping day (Tuesdays)

  • OUT OF STOCK 8-10 weeks - If the piece is not in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'sold out' and wait times are generally 8-10 weeks, depending on the season

PARTNERS

These baskets are woven by the Sirigu Women's Organization for Pottery and Art (SWOPA), a non-governmental organization based in northern Ghana.

SWOPA's mission includes providing young women with marketable skills training,  and preserving knowledge of traditional craft by passing it down to the next generation. Learn more

If your question wasn’t answered above, or you’d like a personal design consult please contact us or make a virtual or in-person studio appointment.

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